Here Are 20 Multiple-Choice Questions (Mcqs) On
PULMONARY EMBOLISM AWARENESS
2023
Along With Their Correct Answers
1. What is pulmonary embolism?
A) A lung infection
B) A blood clot in the lung's blood vessels
C) A chronic lung disease
D) Lung cancer
**Correct Answer: B**
2. Which of the following is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?
A) Chronic cough
B) Muscle pain
C) Shortness of breath
D) Blurred vision
**Correct Answer: C**
3. What can cause a pulmonary embolism?
A) High blood pressure
B) Excessive exercise
, C) Blood clot traveling from the legs
D) Allergic reaction
**Correct Answer: C**
4. Which medical imaging technique is often used to diagnose pulmonary
embolism?
A) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
B) X-ray
C) MRI of the brain
D) CT pulmonary angiography
**Correct Answer: D**
5. Which population is at a higher risk for developing pulmonary embolism?
A) Young adults
B) Athletes
C) Pregnant women
D) Elderly individuals
**Correct Answer: D**
6. What is the primary treatment for pulmonary embolism?
A) Antibiotics
B) Surgery
PULMONARY EMBOLISM AWARENESS
2023
Along With Their Correct Answers
1. What is pulmonary embolism?
A) A lung infection
B) A blood clot in the lung's blood vessels
C) A chronic lung disease
D) Lung cancer
**Correct Answer: B**
2. Which of the following is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?
A) Chronic cough
B) Muscle pain
C) Shortness of breath
D) Blurred vision
**Correct Answer: C**
3. What can cause a pulmonary embolism?
A) High blood pressure
B) Excessive exercise
, C) Blood clot traveling from the legs
D) Allergic reaction
**Correct Answer: C**
4. Which medical imaging technique is often used to diagnose pulmonary
embolism?
A) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
B) X-ray
C) MRI of the brain
D) CT pulmonary angiography
**Correct Answer: D**
5. Which population is at a higher risk for developing pulmonary embolism?
A) Young adults
B) Athletes
C) Pregnant women
D) Elderly individuals
**Correct Answer: D**
6. What is the primary treatment for pulmonary embolism?
A) Antibiotics
B) Surgery
